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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2003
Page
11
South Carolina lawmakers are urged to rethink ending the HOPE scholarships after student protests. The piece contrasts merit based LIFE scholarships with the HOPE program, noting HOPE’s narrower criteria and greater allocation to minority and low income students. It argues for balancing need based and merit based aid.
Gov Mark Sanford faces a $1 billion shortfall but must lead on education. The task force urged constructive ideas and higher teacher pay, yet the governor doubts achieving all goals due to budget constraints. He promised savings through reform and urged earnest leadership despite the crisis.
The Rock Hill Herald questions why the University of South Carolina pays two presidents after one retired in June while Columbia campus budgets face a 164 million dollar cut. Palms remains on sabbatical ostensibly aiding Andrew Sorenson’s transition, drawing over 200 thousand dollars annually for duties not directly tied to the university.
A local newspaper lists staff roles including publisher Scott B. Hunter, advertising director Jeffrey B. Wallace, production director Timothy E. O Briant, cutation director Phillip Yates, service manager Letitia Jefferson, and Ellen C. Priest as art Zappa.
A letter endorses Jody Rowland for sheriff citing a 22 year career in police work, degrees in criminal justice, FBI academy graduate, and experience supervising 140 plus employees and developing a $6 million budget. It highlights homeland security involvement, grant writing, resource officers in schools, and calls for careful consideration of education and experience on March 25.
Aiken voters hear endorsements praising Jody Rowland for his 22 year law enforcement career and FBI Academy background while Mike Hunt is highlighted for expanding road deputies, faster response times, dispatch training, and lower admin costs. The letters urge voting in the March 25 Republican primary.
The Aiken Standard invites Letters to the Editor but requires brevity and verification details. Writers must include signature, mailing address, and phone numbers for daytime and home use, and send to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Email and fax details are provided.
A group of 30 students visited the Aiken Standard as part of Junior Leadership Aiken County. They toured the newspaper facility, saw the press run, and learned about production while visiting local colleges and defense firms. The writer notes spring arriving in Aiken and praises the program for developing students into future community leaders.
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